If you’d like to take a ferry ride to Shell Key with us, pack like you’re spending the day at the beach! Bring sunscreen, towels, bathing suits, sun protective hats, shirts and other gear. Shell Key is a pristine island, so there isn’t a bathroom or any type of shop on the island so make sure to come prepared with a cooler full of water, food and drinks.
Enjoy a wonderful day on Shell Island Ferry. Online bookings are available for Ferry tickets. Or you can visit Shell Island Ferry at Shell Island Ferry, 313 Brynn Ct,Panama City Beach, FL 32408. The Ferry also offers water-sports packages, such as snorkeling equipment or kayak rentals. Give us a call at
Shell Island Ferry has been in the family since 1928. We are the only official ferry service between Egmont Key & Shell Key.
Shell Island has no public restrooms. There is no trash removal company. Island visitors are required to take any trash they bring with them to the Island.
Shell Key is also an important nature preserve. Nearly half the island is closed to visitors, giving the local seabirds and turtles access to a portion of undeveloped beach. The nature preserve is home to a lot of nesting birds as well as nesting turtles.
The Shell Island Ferry offers the fastest, most convenient, and safest way to reach Shell Island. Book Now to Save Time on Your Day!
Shell Key has great swimming and shelling once you are on the island. Shell Key is home to a large natural preserve. This protects nearly half the island and allows the native seabirds to enjoy a portion of the undeveloped beach. You can have a great day in the sun by getting out there!
Shell Island is technically only an island at high tide, and although the land is privately owned, the footpaths across it are open to the public.
Once you get there it is all worth it, as it is the most beautiful water I've ever seen. It is like you are swimming in a pool it is so crystal clear. We didn't know what to expect with this so we went planning to spend a few hours on the island. Come expecting to spend all day!
Shell Island can only be accessed by boat, and the Shell Island Ferry is the easiest, safest, and quickest way for visitors to reach Shell Island. As the official Island Ferry, the Shell Island Ferry has been ferrying guests between the mainland and Shell Island for many years.
Shell Island is on the west coast of Wales about 7 miles north of Barmouth. There is a road leading to there that you drive on, but at certain high tides the sea covers the road.